What Does A Black Patch On Lower Back Above Waistline Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 27 Feb 2015

Question: I am 32 year old male. couple of days back I noticed a black patch at the lower back just above the waistline on the right side. It may have been exisiting there for long time but I noticed incidentally at mirror. No itches or any other symptoms. Please guide me in what could be the reason. I have attached the picture.

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Nevus

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
It is appearing like a Nevus, in other words a large mole.
There is nothing to worry.
It can be easily removed using Lasers.
Please meet a dermatologist and get it done.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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